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Need to brush up on your German? Intermediate German For
Dummies is your key to success in becoming confident in both
written and spoken German. It gives you the straight talk and
nitty-gritty detail that will see you successfully through any
major or minor roadblocks to communicating in German.

This friendly, hands-on workbook is loaded with practical
examples and useful exercises so you can practice how native
speakers use the language. From vocabulary and numbers to juggling
tenses, you’ll get a clear understanding of the nuances of
German style and usage that will have you writing and speaking in
no time. Plus, you’ll find multiple charts that provide
conjugations for all types of German verbs. You’ll get up to
speed with German grammar, master essential differences between
German and English language usage, and be able to communicate
effectively when traveling or conducting business. Discover how
to:

Use fundamental German grammar, from nouns, adjectives, and
adverbs to pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions

Select and conjugate German verbs correctly

Understand the importance of grammatical gender in German

Avoid the most common writing mistakes

Use numbers and express dates and times

Name countries and nationalities in German

Expand your German vocabulary exponentially

Get comfortable with the subjunctive

Combine verbs with confidence and competence

If you’re heading to any German-speaking country, sharpen
your German-language skills the fun and easy way with
Intermediate German For Dummies.